Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ǟ has the Unicode code point U+01DE. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+01DE to binary:
00000001 11011110. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11000111 10011110
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A WITH DIAERESIS AND MACRON·U+01DE
Ǟ
Character Information
Code Point
U+01DE
HEX
01DE
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C7 9E | 11000111 10011110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 01 DE | 00000001 11011110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DE 01 | 11011110 00000001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 01 DE | 00000000 00000000 00000001 11011110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DE 01 00 00 | 11011110 00000001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ǟ
URI Encoded
%C7%9E
Description
U+01DE, the Latin Capital Letter A with Diaeresis and Macron, is a unique Unicode character that serves a specific role in digital text. It is primarily used in typography to represent the 'A' vowel sound found in certain languages, such as French, German, and Dutch. In these languages, the character is utilized to indicate the pronunciation of the letter "A" with both a diaeresis (the two dots) and a macron (the horizontal line above the letter), signifying a distinct sound from the regular "A." This character is an essential tool for accurate and clear communication in these languages, where the nuances of vowel sounds are crucial to proper pronunciation and comprehension. Its precise use showcases the richness and diversity of linguistic expression within the Unicode system, ensuring that digital text remains faithful to its original intent across various cultures and languages.
How to type the Ǟ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0478 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.